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General
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Clinical Use:
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To determine lithium concentration in the blood in order to maintain a therapeutic level or to detect lithium toxicity. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
This test may be eligible for Rule 3 exemption if indicated. |
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Code:
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LI / LISG (RSS GOLD) |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Therapeutic range:0.50 to 1.20 mmol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Sample must be collected 12 hours after last dose if monitoring levels.
Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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5 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Albany Health Campus |
9892 2240 |
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Laboratory |
Armadale Health Service |
9391 2030 |
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Laboratory |
Bentley Health Service |
9416 3720 |
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Laboratory |
Bunbury Hospital |
9722 1280 |
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Laboratory |
Geraldton Regional Hospital |
9956 2254 |
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Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 05-03-2024 14:01 |